Drawing us in with an airy riser, pulsating drums and astral bell tones, William Odell Hughes opens Loving You Was Easy with a smooth, soulful groove, and a captivating vocal timbre that glides effortlessly over a funky, sunlit beat.
William shares the spoken ad lib, “Since you left, I can’t get you out of my mind…”, which immediately sets a tone of longing that feels both intimate and universal. He then breaks into the main body of the song which taps into a highly relatable theme!
William Odell Hughes’ vocal delivery is velvety and precise. The layered backing vocals – sped-up and high-pitched – add a modern twist to the otherwise retro-soul framework of the track. Subtle keyboard riffs and rhythmic guitar licks provide notions of warmth and texture. These make it impossible not to sway along to the groove! In essence, Loving You Was Easy is about lost love, nostalgia and the bittersweet ache that comes with remembering what once was.
The instrumental arrangement is playful, yet sophisticated. The upbeat percussion and funky bassline keeps the energy alive whilst allowing Hughes’ vocal expressions to manifest. The song feels cinematic in its execution, like the soundtrack to a late-summer drive on a cosmic highway.
The accompanying music video is designed to further elevate the track’s retro-futurism. Hughes performs alongside whimsical, robed puppets. They each act out playful yet poignant stories of love and heartbreak. The visual complements the song’s themes of longing and tenderness, whilst showcasing Hughes’ natural charisma and sense of fun. Created with Sylvia Gordon of Elite Starr Presents, the cinematic video demonstrates the star’s imaginative approach to storytelling and performance!
With Loving You Was Easy, William Odell Hughes proves that he is a master of merging past and present. We deeply connect with what he is creating, and have added the track to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream the star’s growing discography.